Satvik is running a dyeing factory seeks your guidance in knowing various responsibilities imposed upon his business and to be complied under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

Section 25 in specific along with other relevant sections of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 provides certain responsibilities for the person establishing or taking any steps to establish any industry, operation or process, or any treatment and disposal system or any extension or addition thereto, which is likely to discharge sewage or trade effluent into a stream or well or sewer or on land. In short, it provides certain process for carrying certain types of industrial activities or running an Industrial unit, which involves discharging the trade effluent into a stream or well or sewer or on land. In this context, Satvik should be made to understand the following responsibilities/ duties: Obtain 'Consent to Establish'. Obtain 'Consent to Operate'. Apply for renewal of the 'Consent to Operate' before the expiry of validity period. Consent to be deemed as granted automatically and unconditionally after four months from the date of application already given or refused before this period. Refusal of 'Consent' to be recorded in writing. Pay Water Cess as indicated in the assessment order. Affix water meters of the prescribed standards. Provide access to State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). Pay interest in case of delay in paying the Water Cess. Pay penalty for non-payment of Cess. Industry is entitled to 25% rebate if meeting certain conditions.